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Warren DeMontague

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21. it's hate. Hate, hate, and more hate.

Sun Apr 28, 2013, 04:25 PM

Apr 2013

A lot of hate. Hate is hate is hate.

Like the song says, "aint no time to hate"; life's too short.

Beyond that, though, I guess the truth is we really never know what motivates people. Or where they're coming from.

One of the things that has bothered me, around here, is seeing really nasty stuff be thrown at people -like some of the folks in this group- for no good reason at all.

Personally, I'm making a conscious effort to try to be more understanding- not of hate; or bloggers like this one-- but just in general.

I've been feeling bad about a hidden post I had a little while ago. I made a snarky, flip comment without knowing or understanding the person's backstory. I was actually on my way back to edit or delete it, because even with what little I knew it came out meaner than I intended- but before I did a jury hid it, and rightfully so.

It was not the worst thing that's ever been said on DU, but it was mean. I don't know if the person would want to hear it from me, but I do owe that member an apology.

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If you didn't already know... [View all] Bonobo Apr 2013 OP

The paranoia around TG people, in particular, is extra-extra-out there. Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #1

It's out-right bigotry on two fronts. Behind the Aegis Apr 2013 #2

It's kind of funny to complain about the existence of the internet AND getting kicked off it, though Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #3

THis person sounds demented, and I am not being hyperbolic. Behind the Aegis Apr 2013 #4

This type of bigotry is surprisingly not all that uncommon within certain circles Major Nikon Apr 2013 #9

it's hate. Hate, hate, and more hate. Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #21

I got a steady diet of this in university, there are two perceived "issues" Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2013 #17

A third issue is they were born with a penis Major Nikon Apr 2013 #18

All this proves is that... TreasonousBastard Apr 2013 #5

+1 Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2013 #7

I hate to invoke this name... Major Nikon Apr 2013 #6

one can be a fan of iverglas without condoning all her philosophies or bigotries. she was Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2013 #8

I don't admire bigots Major Nikon Apr 2013 #10

and you obviously did not know how to educate or enlighten her, either --- Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2013 #11

Is there any other way to take it? Major Nikon Apr 2013 #12

for your information - I never saw her posts about transgendered people. I got to deal with Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2013 #13

Not knowing she was a bigot at the time is certainly understandable Major Nikon Apr 2013 #14

obviously, I have disassociated from her. She is gone. Have a Nice Day. Peace Out. Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2013 #15

How the hell does one "educate" an insufferable, pseudo-intellectual know it all? opiate69 Apr 2013 #20

one doesn't anymore. since she pissed off the right people and has been PPRd. Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2013 #23

I don't for a second believe that she's truly gone.. opiate69 Apr 2013 #24

how about shooting me a link via PM next time Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2013 #25

Will do. opiate69 Apr 2013 #27

Although really, Warren is the pro zombie hunter in these parts... opiate69 Apr 2013 #28

In all fairness to iverglas, I haven't spotted her once since she's been banned, at least not AFAIK. Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #30

Well.. there is one poster I suspect might be her, but ... opiate69 Apr 2013 #31

I suspect YOU are her! Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #32

Shit!!! I thought I was you!!!! opiate69 Apr 2013 #33

You are, man Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #34

! opiate69 Apr 2013 #35

Sigh. Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #36

Absolutely. opiate69 Apr 2013 #37

How did I not know about this guy? RiffRandell May 2013 #50

I think I came across one of his acts on tv while he was still alive, maybe one time. Warren DeMontague May 2013 #51

So great! RiffRandell May 2013 #52

like Warren, I *think* I saw him once back in the late 80s on tv... opiate69 May 2013 #53

I read that when I looked him up! RiffRandell May 2013 #54

You're quite welcome! I love spreading the Hicks Gospel lol opiate69 May 2013 #55

I have not seen iverglas either ... are you saying that sargasso sea was iverglas? Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2013 #42

No. Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #43

yes, got it. I think you and I would recognize iverglas if we saw her. GC&RKBA lost a good one. She Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2013 #44

A person isn't the sum total of their "spirit". They are the sum total of their positions. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2013 #19

evidently she was worth admiring to everyone when she was on the PC side of the gun argument. Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2013 #22

She was? That wasn't what I saw. What I saw was someone incapable of getting along Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #29

over the years her posting style evolved and she did not transition well over to DU3 - Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2013 #38

Like I said, she was -and is, presumably- smart. Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #39

dude, I hear ya. we are in violent agreement. I am not explaining myself well. -- Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2013 #40

And that is a worthy attitude to have about ALL our "opponents". Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #41

This blogger is mentally ill ProudToBeBlueInRhody Apr 2013 #16

Unfortunately, every group has its bigots. nt ZombieHorde Apr 2013 #26

Yes, but it is clear that some right here on DU... Bonobo Apr 2013 #45

And, there is projection. For instance, it seems for some this group is irrevocably linked to Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #46

I, for one, do NOT identify at all with "MRA groups". Bonobo Apr 2013 #47

I'd never even heard of 'em until DU. Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #48

How about this for mind numbing stupidity... opiate69 May 2013 #49

Fascinating reading. Warren DeMontague May 2013 #56